Charlie Bermant

Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidates Steve Tucker and Diana Talley appeared at a forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port of Port Townsend commission candidates agree on need for economic diversification

PORT TOWNSEND — Both Port of Port Townsend commission candidates believe the port should find ways to generate new avenues of economic development and either… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioner candidates Steve Tucker and Diana Talley appeared at a forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
There is disagreement over whether portions of the Port Townsend Boat Haven should be paved to cut down on dust. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Paving Port Townsend Boat Haven areas to mitigate dust debated at meetings, forums

PORT TOWNSEND — Several Port of Port Townsend officials agree the Boat Haven has a dust problem, but they are divided as to what solutions… Continue reading

There is disagreement over whether portions of the Port Townsend Boat Haven should be paved to cut down on dust. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The Associated Press

Taming Bigfoot contest aims to get residents involved in cutting Jefferson County’s carbon footprint

PORT TOWNSEND — A climate action group plans a competition to raise awareness and increase involvement in decreasing Jefferson County's carbon footprint. Taming Bigfoot is… Continue reading

The Associated Press
The Associated Press

Taming Bigfoot contest aims to get residents involved in cutting Jefferson County’s carbon footprint

PORT TOWNSEND — A climate action group plans a competition to raise awareness and increase involvement in decreasing Jefferson County's carbon footprint. Taming Bigfoot is… Continue reading

The Associated Press
Jefferson County Animal Shelter manager Devon Carney

Peninsula animal shelters plan open houses today to encourage adoptions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County and Port Angeles humane societies are hosting open houses to encourage animal adoptions today, joining 30 other shelters statewide.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Animal Shelter manager Devon Carney
Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race

WEEKEND: Kinetic Sculpture Race brings ‘Halloween on steroids’ to Port Townsend this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race has been called many things throughout its 33-year history, but this year, Janet Emery, race executive director,… Continue reading

Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

$148,000 grant to Port Townsend Marine Science Center to broaden maritime program in public schools

PORT TOWNSEND — A $148,000 grant to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will support teacher training for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative, a public… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Investigators remove plane from crash site at Discovery Bay Golf Club; probe continues

PORT TOWNSEND — Federal investigators removed a small plane Tuesday from a wooded area on a golf course after it crashed Monday. The inquiry into… Continue reading

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County to work with state Auditor's Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors

Jefferson County to work with state Auditor’s Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials will work with the state Auditor's Office to correct problems that led to an audit finding that the county… Continue reading

Jefferson County to work with state Auditor's Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors
Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race

Kinetic Sculpture Race brings ‘Halloween on steroids’ to Port Townsend this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race has been called many things throughout its 33-year history, but this year, Janet Emery, race executive director,… Continue reading

Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race
Jefferson County Animal Shelter manager Devon Carney

Peninsula animal shelters plan open houses Saturday to encourage adoptions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County and Port Angeles humane societies are hosting open houses to encourage animal adoptions Saturday, joining 30 other shelters statewide.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Animal Shelter manager Devon Carney
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

$148,000 grant to Port Townsend Marine Science Center to broaden maritime program in public schools

PORT TOWNSEND — A $148,000 grant to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will support teacher training for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative, a public… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

$148,000 grant to Port Townsend Marine Science Center to broaden maritime program in public schools

PORT TOWNSEND — A $148,000 grant to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will support teacher training for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative, a public… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

$148,000 grant to Port Townsend Marine Science Center to broaden maritime program in public schools

PORT TOWNSEND — A $148,000 grant to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will support teacher training for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative, a public… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Downtown merchants Sue Arthur

Girls Night Out to include health, wellness activities at today’s annual shopping event in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The 12th Girls' Night Out today will add health and wellness activities to the annual shopping event. “This is something that we… Continue reading

Downtown merchants Sue Arthur
Jefferson County to work with state Auditor's Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors

Jefferson County to work with state Auditor’s Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials will work with the state Auditor's Office to correct problems that led to an audit finding that the county… Continue reading

Jefferson County to work with state Auditor's Office to fix problems after financial reporting errors
Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race

Kinetic Sculpture Race brings ‘Halloween on steroids’ to Port Townsend this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race has been called many things throughout its 33-year history, but this year, Janet Emery, race executive director,… Continue reading

Three participants in this weekend's Kinetic Sculpture Race
Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner Charles E. “Chuck” Russell

Jefferson Healthcare commissioner hurt in fatal wreck is in pain but recovering; will continue campaign for re-election

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner Charles E. “Chuck” Russell remains in satisfactory condition in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday after a Sept.… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner Charles E. “Chuck” Russell
Downtown merchants Sue Arthur

Girls Night Out to include health, wellness activities at Thursday’s annual shopping event in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The 12th Girls’ Night Out on Thursday will add health and wellness activities to the annual shopping event. “This is something that… Continue reading

Downtown merchants Sue Arthur
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Investigators remove plane from crash site at Discovery Bay Golf Club; probe continues

PORT TOWNSEND — Federal investigators removed a small plane Tuesday from a wooded area on a golf course after it crashed Monday. The inquiry into… Continue reading

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News